US Bridges

SH 136 over Antelope Creek

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 8.4 MI W of SH 207 · Structure no. 041180037901027

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,451
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Antelope Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 136 over Antelope Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location8.4 MI W of SH 207
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.62448, -101.53736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,451 (2020)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 136 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136 over Antelope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 7,451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.